Quails Gate Okanagan Kelowna Riesling Icewine Wine

2006 RIESLING ICEWINE

Winemakers Notes:

Hand picked on November 27 starting 10 am at -10°C and finishing around 6pm at -18°C. This was one of the earliest harvests in years in day light hours, allowing a full crop to be harvested. The grapes were picked and processed while frozen. This method is used to extract only the sweet syrup left behind when the natural water in the fruit is frozen. With some raisoning in the grapesm, this wine has added complexity and sweetness.

Tasting Notes:

Our Riesling Icewine is very aromatic with sweet baked apple, pineapple, and tropical notes that mingle with ripe citrus and dried fruit characteristics. The palate is crisp and fresh with an excellent balance of racy acidity and genuine fruit sweetness. Icewine is best served chilled and makes an excellent partner to strong cheeses such as Stilton. Also, try it with a white chocolate cheese cake for even more decadence!

Awards & Accolades:

Bronze Medal - Canadian Wine Awards 2007 (ON)

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Technical Information:

Varietal Blend: 100% Riesling
Alc. By Vol: 10.0%
Total Acidity: 10.0 g/l
Residual Sweetness: 232.0 g/l
Sweetness Code: 20
SKU Code: 539239
UPC Code: 778856306170
Date Bottled: June 2007
Case Volume: 1270 cases (200ml)
Price: $34.99